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How to Use

1. Turn On

  • Use the back switch to turn on the CNC carvera_power_button.pngcarvera_power_button.jpg
  • The Fron-Button shows the status of the machine and is used for stand by, but because of the USB Connection, always use the back-button for tuning on and of the machine

2. Home

You should always home the machine before milling, (even after starting it as a good practice)!

  1. To do that, open makera controller: makera_logo.png
  2. Connect the software via USB on the top left corner: CarveraController_Connect.png
  3. Go to the side panel and press 'HOME':
Side Panel Button on the leftright Virtual Controller with 'HOME' in the middle
CarveraController_Side.png CarveraController_HOME.png

3. Fasten the Workpiece

Then use the controller to move the bed thowards you and fasten your workpiece:

Type of fasteningExample
Clamps 

 Place the clamps on the bad
and tighten the workpiece with them
carvera_clamps.jpgcarvera_wood_clamped.jpg
Tape 

 on a flat workpiece, place some tape
 on the bottom equally and just stick it onto the bed
group_tape.jpg
ScrewsTODO
VacuumTODO

4. Zero

Then the zero

4.5. Upload & Start GCODE

See also